Total Cost of Attendance

Tuition/Technology and Library Fees by Degree Level
Certificate Programs Tuition and Fees
Degree Programs Tuition and Fees
Dual Degree Programs Tuition and Fees
Bachelor Degree Programs Tuition and Fees
Other Tuition and Fees

Payment Due Date
Reinstatement Fee
Important Financial Dates for the 2019 Academic Year
Tuition and Fee Payment
Payment Options

Tuition/Technology and Library Fees by Degree Level

Degree Level	Tuition (per credit)	Technology & Library Fee (per credit)
Bachelors	$215.00	$30.00
Masters	$235.00	$25.00
RN to MSN	$355.00
Doctoral	$306.00	$30.00

*Please note: In rare instances, students may be required to purchase a book for a course. These costs are not included in the information below.

Certificate Programs Tuition and Fees

Certificate in Adult Education and Corporate Training Certificate in Content Area Instruction Certificate in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education Certificate in Higher Education Certificate in Teacher Leadership				Total Cost of Attendance	$4,830.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$450.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	18	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$4230.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Certificate in Advance Graduate Study				Total Cost of Attendance	$10,330.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$306.00	Technology and Library	$900.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	30	Application	$100.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$9,180.00	Program Conferral	$150.00

Certificate in Transition To Teaching - Elementary Education				Total Cost of Attendance	$7,390.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$600.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	24	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	$1,000.00
Total Tuition	$5,640.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Certificate in Transition To Teaching - Elementary Education				Total Cost of Attendance	$7,390.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$600.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	24	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	$1,000.00
Total Tuition	$5,640.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Certificate in Transition To Teaching - Secondary Education				Total Cost of Attendance	$5,830.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$450.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	18	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	$1000.00
Total Tuition	$4,230.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Certificate in Teaching English Learners				Total Cost of Attendance	$4,310.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$400.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	16	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$3,760.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Certificate in Virtual Instruction				Total Cost of Attendance	$5,870.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$550.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	22	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$5,170.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Degree Programs Tuition and Fees

M.Ed. in Advanced Studies M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed. in Educational Leadership M.Ed. in Educational Technology M.Ed. in Elementary Education M.Ed. in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education M.Ed. in Higher Education				Total Cost of Attendance	$8,990.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$850.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	34	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$7,990.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration				Total Cost of Attendance	$9,250.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$875.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	35	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$8,225.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

M.A. in Elementary Teaching M.A. in Secondary Teaching				Total Cost of Attendance	$9,900.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$850.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	34	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	$1,000.00
Total Tuition	$7,990.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Technology M.Ed. in Health and Wellness Education M.Ed. in Teaching English Learners M.Ed. in Literacy M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership M.Ed. in Integrated Curriculum				Total Cost of Attendance	$8,210.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$775.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	31	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$7,285.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

M.Ed. in STEM Leadership*				Total Cost of Attendance	$6,650.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$625.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	25	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$5,875.00	Program Conferral	$100.00
NOTE * 6 credits taken through Accelerate Learning/National Institute for STEM Education (NISE) and 25 credits taken through ACE.

RN to MSN				Total Cost of Attendance	$19,775.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$355.00	Technology and Library	N/A	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	55	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$19,525.00	Program Conferral*	$200 ($100 for each conferral)
*Note: Students receiving the Inaugural Scholarship for full tuition will be required to pay a $200 RN to MSN Student Deposit. This non-refundable deposit will be applied to the BSN and MSN conferral fees.

Ed.S. in Leadership Ed.S. in District Level Administration				Total Cost of Attendance	$11,674.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$306.00	Technology and Library	$1,020.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	34	Application	$100.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$11,322.00	Program Conferral	$150.00

Ed.D. in Leadership Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction Ed.D. in Instructional				Total Cost of Attendance	$22,954.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$306.00	Technology and Library	$1,920.00	Dissertation/Research (6 courses) x $200.00 each	$1,200.00
Total Credits in Program	64	Application	$100.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$19,584.00	Program Conferral	$150.00

Ed.D. in Leadership (Ed.S. or ABD to Ed.D. Leadership Pathway)				Total Cost of Attendance	$13,882.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$306.00	Technology and Library	$1,110.00	Dissertation/Research (6 courses) x $200 each	$1,200.00
Total Credits in Program	37	Application	$100.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$11,322.00	Program Conferral	$150.00

Dual Degree Programs Tuition and Fees

M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction for graduates of M.Ed. in Elementary Education M.Ed. in Elementary Education for graduates of M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction				Total Cost of Attendance	$5,090.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$475.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	19	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$4,465.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership for graduates of M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction for graduates of M.Ed. in Educational Leadership				Total Cost of Attendance	$4,310.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$400.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	16	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$3,760.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

M.Ed. in STEM Leadership for graduates of M.Ed. in Integrated Curriculum M.Ed. in Integrated Curriculum for graduates of M.Ed. in STEM Leadership				Total Cost of Attendance	$5,870.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$235.00	Technology and Library	$550.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	22	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$5,170.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Bachelor’s Degree Programs Tuition and Fees

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration				Total Cost of Attendance	$8,970.00
Tuition		Non-Refundable Fees		Additional Fees
Tuition per Credit Hour	$215.00	Technology and Library	$1,080.00	Capstone or Dissertation	N/A
Total Credits in Program	36	Application	$50.00	Student Teaching	N/A
Total Tuition	$7,740.00	Program Conferral	$100.00

Other Tuition and Fees

Reinstatement Fee: The $100 reinstatement fee is applied when students are administratively withdrawn or cancelled and wish to be reinstated during the reinstatement period (reinstatement-fee)
Payment by Phone Convenience Fee: Payments processed over the telephone will be assessed an additional $25 payment processing fee that will be applied at the time of payment. The additional payment processing fee will not be applied if the College’s web-based payment portal access is unavailable.
NBCT Credit: $235 per credit
Licensure Preparation Courses (i.e. PDELFL, PDELTX, etc.): $235 Tuition, $20 Technology and Library Fee
Fees for Non-Required Courses: The following fees apply if the student may elect to take a support course that is not required:
- ASMT6010 Benchmark: Research Competency Exam may have a $335 Course Support Fee (Not a required course)
- ASMT6220 Benchmark: Crafting a Concept Paper may have a $335 Course Support Fee (Not a required course)

State of California Student Tuition Recovery Fund

The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enrolled in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must pay the state-imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition.

You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program.

It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other information that documents the amount paid to the school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary Education, 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833, (916) 431-6959 or (888) 370-7589.

To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California resident or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following:

The institution, a location of the institution, or an educational program offered by the institution was closed or discontinued, and you did not choose to participate in a teach-out plan approved by the Bureau or did not complete a chosen teach-out plan approved by the Bureau.
You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution within the 120-day period before the closure of the institution or location of the institution or were enrolled in an educational program within the 120-day period before the program was discontinued.
You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the institution more than 120 days before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, in an educational program offered by the institution as to which the Bureau determined there was a significant decline in the quality or value of the program more than 120 days before closure.
The institution has been ordered to pay a refund by the Bureau but has failed to do so.
The institution has failed to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federal student loan program as required by law or has failed to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the institution in-excess of tuition and other costs.
You have been awarded restitution, a refund, or other monetary award by an arbitrator or court, based on a violation of this chapter by an institution or representative of an institution, but have been unable to collect the award from the institution.
You sought legal counsel that resulted in the cancellation of one or more of your student loans and have an invoice for services rendered and evidence of the cancellation of the student loan or loans.
To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or event that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF.

A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of non-collection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) years since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the original four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law.

However, no claim can be paid to any student without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number.

Payment Due Date

Payments are due on the Friday before each term start. If payment has not been received by the end of day the Friday of the term start, the student will be administratively withdrawn. If students are administratively withdrawn and wish to be reinstated, they will be subject to the $100 reinstatement fee as explained below.

Reinstatement Fee

For new and continuing students who have been Administratively Withdrawn or canceled (new students) for nonpayment, non-participation, or failure to provide an official document and wish to remain enrolled during the current term only, a $100.00 Reinstatement Fee will apply.

To remain enrolled for the current term, the student should contact Student Services at 1-800-280-0307, Option 1 on or before 9:00 p.m. on the Tuesday of the second week of the term to satisfy any outstanding balances due and to pay the $100.00 Reinstatement Fee.

Payment of the Reinstatement Fee will only be accepted by debit or credit card.

Important Financial Dates for the 2019 Academic Year

Standard 5 Week Term

Payment Due Date: Friday Prior to Week 1/Term Start	Course Start Date: Monday Week 1 First Day of Class	Drop Deadline: Friday, Week 1 Final Payment and Change of Status (Change of Start Date, Cancel, Withdraw w/ Refund Deadlines)	Reinstatement Dates: Monday and Tuesday the week following Term Start $100 Reinstatement Fee Assessed if Student Wishes to Remain Enrolled After Being Dropped
January 4, 2019	January 7, 2019	January 11, 2019	January 15, 2019
February 15, 2019	February 18, 2019	February 22, 2019	February 26, 2019
April 5, 2019	April 8, 2019	April 12, 2019	April 16, 2019
May 17, 2019	May 20, 2019	May 24, 2019	May 29, 2019 (Due to Memorial Day Holiday)
July 5, 2019	July 8, 2019	July 12, 2019	July 16, 2019
August 16, 2019	August 19, 2019	August 23, 2019	August 27, 2019
September 27, 2019	September 30, 2019	October 4, 2019	October 8, 2019
November 8, 2019	November 11, 2019	November 11, 2019	November 19, 2019

Tuition and Fee Payment

All tuition and fees are due the Friday prior to the first day of each course. Students from whom payment has not been received by Friday after the course has begun will be administratively withdrawn or canceled if a new student This includes students whose payments are partially covered by military benefits, employers, or a third-party lender. American College of Education reserves the right to report failure to pay tuition and fees to one or more national credit bureau organizations. Diplomas, official transcripts, or program completion verifications to state agencies will not be issued until all financial obligations are paid in full.

Payment Options

Each student must declare a payment method prior to beginning the first course. Students have the following payment options:

Payment in Full: Make one payment covering the entire program tuition and fees.
Payment in Installments: Pay program tuition and fees by course.
Monthly Payment Plan/Climb Achieve - Climb Achieve should be selected if you would like to make monthly payments over the length of the program. Total tuition and fees plus a $150 Origination Fee will be divided by the length of your selected program to determine the monthly amount due. The actual total cost or payment amounts will vary dependent on the program selected. All payments are due by the 15th of each month. May not be available in all 50 states. Students-at-Large are not eligible for the monthly payment plan.
School Partnership Agreement: Under a partnership agreement between American College and a participating school district, automatic payment through payroll deductions may be available. This option is only available for full-time employees.
Third-Party Loans: Some students may qualify for a private loan through a third-party lender. Funds received from the lender may be used to either make payment in full or in installments as described above.

Right to Modify Tuition
American College of Education reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees at any time with prior notice to current students.